Two days later, not yet. Gyeonggi Prison.

When she stepped into this cell, she felt a little ironic. She came to Gyeonggi Prison, but she was looking for the current commander of the Gyeonggi Defense Division, who was originally the controller of this cell, but now she has become a prisoner.

She couldn't tell why she wanted to see Chen Gong, she didn't know him, and she had never even heard of this person before. But thinking of his involvement with Yunchen, as well as this name, she suddenly thought of someone.

So, I wanted to come over and ask for verification.

Xu was Yuan Che had explained in advance, the cell boss didn't ask anything, and the jailer opened the cell door with great eyes, standing aside and waiting.

The moment the key opened the door lock, Wei Nong subconsciously glanced inside. After all, Chen Gong has not been stripped of his post, and the jailers do not dare to slack off, although this cell is small, it is clean and tidy. Wei Nong took a candlestick from the jailer's hand and walked slowly inside.

The middle-aged man sitting cross-legged in the prison heard the movement, looked back slightly, and then his eyes seemed to be nailed to her.

Under the dim candlelight, a familiar face came into her eyes, and the memories of years ago jumped out in unison, making her irresistible.

Some are sad, some are relieved, some are expected, and some are overjoyed.

It's Chen Gongzhu. The first-class guard of Yuntai Palace back then, Chu Li's henchman, was also the benefactor who escorted her from the Chu Palace and evaded the search.

Wei Nong opened his mouth, wanting to call him, but he didn't know what to call. Remembering the many inconveniences at the moment, he remained silent.

On the contrary, Chen Gongzhu looked very calm: "Niangniang." He got up from the plank bed.

He pursed his lips slightly and hesitated for a moment: "You call me like this, aren't you afraid of revealing your identity?" ”

After all, now he has a personal relationship with Yunchen, and he is the princess of Chu. As soon as this sentence "Niangniang" came out, Yunchen's identity was almost nailed, and King Ning and Qi Zhan would hold on to it.

But obviously, Chen Gongzhi was not worried, but said with a smile: "Second Highness said that since it is all exposed, there is no need to hide it." ”

"So...... You've already recognized it? ”

"Admit it," Chen Gongzhi smiled slowly, "Horizontal and vertical is death, and it is a stolen life to survive for so many years after the death of the family and country." ”

Wei Nong couldn't help but feel sad when he heard this, thinking of the battle of Yan Chu back then, he couldn't help but say, "I'm sorry." ”

"It's none of your business." Chen Gongzhen comforted her in turn.

"Back then...... I thought you had ......" Wei Nong has never forgotten his great kindness: "You saved me, I owe you a life." ”

"I was ordered to do things, and I didn't dare to take credit." Chen Gongzhu stretched out his hand to Wei Nong and asked: "Niangniang, please sit down, the cell is shabby, I hope you don't mind." ”

At the moment of life and death, in the face of such a situation, he can still be at ease, and Wei Nong really admires Chen Gongzhu. She put down the candlestick and sat down on the only stool in the cell, not knowing what she had to say.

Console? He doesn't need to. Promise? She can't afford it at the moment. Ask him about his experience over the years? It doesn't make much sense anymore. Maybe it's the best choice for each other to reminisce so quietly.

Wei Nong was thinking about what topic to talk about, when he heard Chen Gongzhi already ask, "I heard that you are now in the Wei Hou Mansion?" ”

"Even you know." Weinong looks very calm.

Chen Gong pondered for a moment: "You shouldn't have mixed in." Master, he has a spirit in heaven, and he will not want to see you involved in it. ”

Wei Nong did not answer.

"However," Chen Gong paused, "I heard that you have been tracking down the whereabouts of your master, and you have mistaken the Second Highness for your master, in fact, everyone is very pleased." ”

Wei Nong didn't want to continue the topic, so he took the initiative to say, "I owe you my life...... Now that I know you're alive, I'll try to save you no matter what. She pondered how to speak: "I have a bit of a friendship with the prince Sun Yuan Zhan, and I will try to find him tomorrow." ”

Chen Gongzhi is an old minister of the Chu State, and he is different from Yunchen, a descendant of the Chu royal family. Even if the two of them have any plans behind their backs, Chen Gongzhi can be regarded as an accomplice at most. If you really want to kill, he must be the first to die; If you really want to save it, he will be the one who can save it.

Chen Gongzhi frowned when he heard this, and then he was overjoyed: "What about the Second Highness?" ”

Wei Nong didn't want to talk more, and lowered his eyes: "I don't have this ability." ”

Chen Gongzhi's expression sank suddenly.

Wei Nong thought for a while, and said, "Actually, the best way at the moment is to let Queen Jiang come forward." If it really rises to the level of diplomatic relations between the two countries, King Ning will not easily go on a killing spree. ”

Chen Gongzhi smiled bitterly: "Then you don't know the person King Ning." Now the two countries of Ning and Jiang seem to be an alliance, but in fact, Jiang is in a subordinate position, and it is falling behind everywhere. It's good that this matter doesn't involve the eldest princess, but once it is involved, King Ning must suspect that His Royal Highness is conspiring with the eldest princess to subvert the regime of Ningguo. ”

This time it was his turn to frown slightly: "You mean, Yunchen plans to take the responsibility himself?" Leave Queen Jiang out? ”

Chen Gongzhen sighed "um": "This is the best way to minimize the damage." ”

"Why bother?" Wei Nong was a little puzzled: "Yunchen is from Jiang Guo, and he was also recommended by Queen Jiang, and the two of them are sisters and brothers." If something happens to him, can Queen Jiang get rid of it? A discerning person knows that it has something to do with her at a glance. ”

"To know is to know, but you can't admit it on your face. As long as King Ning has no evidence, he can't do anything to the eldest princess, let alone Jiang Guo. But if His Royal Highness had pulled her in, things would have been different. Chen Gongzhu also sighed: "Politicians sometimes have to deceive themselves and others, and they have to be tacit. ”

A slightly thick heart sank with his words.

"You and Your Second Highness ......," Chen Gongzhi suddenly talked about this topic again.

Wei Yin smiled faintly, looked at the candle flame, and did not answer. So far, it is better not to mention it between her and Yunchen. Mention it, hurt others and hurt yourself.

Chen Gongzhi saw the clue from her expression: "Niangniang, if you have the heart to mediate, I implore you to help His Royal Highness." Over the years...... He's so bitter, you can even say a word for him! ”

"The more I say, the faster he'll die." Wei Nong did not forget to laugh at himself: "Moreover, he doesn't need me at all." ”

Chen Gong saw that Wei Nong had such an attitude, and he couldn't persuade him any further, so he only asked, "Then do you want to save him?" ”

For a long time, no one answered. Chen Gongzhu is also very patient, not urging, not asking, waiting for her answer.

"I don't want to." Finally, she said.

"Then I beg you to use this life owed to me to save His Royal Highness." Chen Gongzhi solemnly asked.

Wei Nong was a little surprised, and his nose was sour: "Can life still be used to negotiate conditions?" ”

"Of course you can!" Chen Gongzhi didn't think twice: "I have served the Chu royal family for nearly thirty years in my life, and I have long put life and death aside. If my cheap life can be exchanged for the life of His Second Highness, even if there is only a glimmer of hope, I will not hesitate. ”

Wei Nong had no doubt about Chen Gongzhi's loyalty, even if she was an outsider herself, she had to be moved when she heard this at the moment, and she had to respect him. But thinking of the unknown fate of him and Yunchen, she had to be sad again.

"Niangniang, there are some things that I can't say conveniently," Chen Gong stopped talking, but still emphasized, "You must be saved by His Royal Highness!" Certain! If you don't save yourself this time, you will definitely regret it in the future! ”

Wei Nong looked at Chen Gongzhu, he seemed to have something unspeakable under the candlelight, and he wanted to say it but couldn't say it. But Wei Nong didn't ask any more questions, she chose to respect him.

Although she knew that if she used to save Yunchen as a bargaining chip at this moment, she would definitely be able to force some words.

"Actually, I won't tell you anything, Zhu Feng and Yun Xiao have both come to Wei Hou Jingdi, and Yun Xiao has also seen me." Wei Nong wanted to laugh but couldn't: "But he did things absolutely well, do you think I can still interfere?" ”

Chen Gongzhi didn't answer immediately, as if he was thinking about how to convince her: "Perhaps, His Royal Highness will refuse your help on the surface...... But please be assured that he will be very comforted. ”

"Really?" Weinong's attitude was ambiguous, and he didn't say yes, nor did he say no.

Chen Gongzhi shook his head wordlessly, his face sad. He didn't care if Wei Nong could listen to it, and said to himself: "Second Highness insists that we just want to borrow Ning Guo's hand to deal with Nie Xingji, and we have no intention of recovering the country." ”

Wei Nong nodded: "I understand." ”

Chen Gongzhu suddenly knelt down solemnly, and kowtowed to Wei Nong: "Niangniang, I read that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took care of you in every way before, and also remembered that his subordinates had saved you...... I hope you ......."

Wei Nong immediately cut off his words and helped him up from the ground: "I'll think about it again." ”

She never relented. Because she believes that Yunchen has the ability to solve it herself, and her inquiry is more like meddling. She has no qualifications, no position, no ability, and no way to be sentimental.

What's more, she was afraid that she would do him a disservice as much as she did to maintain the Chu royal family. So, she could only comfort Chen Gongzhu in vain: "No matter what, please take care of your body and don't give up easily." ”

Chen Gongzhi smiled and nodded, and before the candle burned out, he watched Wei Nong walk out of the cell. When parting, he looked at her thin back, and couldn't help but call out again: "Niangniang......"

Wei Nong stopped and turned around.

"You must remember my words today." Chen Gongzhen sincerely entrusted: "Definitely! ”

The atmosphere in the prison was extremely heavy, and he nodded heavily, and a strange feeling suddenly rose in his heart. She had that feeling once, the last time she watched Chen Gongzhu leave. Five years ago, in the secret passage of that rockery.

……

After leaving the Gyeonggi prison, Wei Nong did not return to the Wei Hou Mansion immediately, she chose to find Shen Jue.

The guards naturally refused to let her go, and Wei Nong only said: "The prince won't stop me, I'll wait for you to ask for instructions." ”

Even though the guards sent someone back to ask Yuan Che for instructions, sure enough, Yuan Che didn't stop her.

But when he arrived at Shen Jue's mansion, the master chose to avoid it. Wei Nong waited until it was dark, and he didn't want to come out, and he didn't even give a chance to speak, and his attitude was very clear and decisive.

Wei Nong had to return to the Wei Hou Mansion. And Yuan Che was waiting for her in the front hall and told her a bad news-

After she left the Gyeonggi prison, Chen Gongzhi committed suicide.